Surveying Cymru - Whole House Inspection Report -

Terms and Conditions

• This document sets out the contractual terms upon which the Surveyor will advise the client by means of a written report as to his/her opinion of the visible condition and state of repair of the property with regards to damp issues. Our inspection will be restricted to those locations as specifically indicated by you The inspection will be limited to those areas that are accessible and available at the time of the survey. Reports are prepared based on visual evidence or information supplied by the client. The surveyor cannot inspect parts of the property that are covered, unexposed or inaccessible at the time of the inspection and as such we cannot give assurance that any such areas are free from infestation, fungal decay or damp related issues. Out-buildings and external joinery are excluded from the survey. All surveys carried out by are of a nondestructive nature unless specifically stated otherwise. The report will be based on the visible evidence available at the time of the survey and any readings that can be taken electronically from the existing surface of the internal structural walls and accessible structural timber surfaces. A range of equipment will be used to carry out the survey, such as an electronic hygrometer, electronic damp meter, infra-red thermometer and thermal imaging camera. If you require a more detailed inspection involving evasive / destructive testing, please confirm this in writing to our office. Additional fees will be applicable and an indication of those fees will be made available on request.We will not be responsible for any damage or disturbance which may occur as the result of invasive testing. Where areas of the property are concealed by carpets, furniture, stored goods etc. it will not be possible to comment upon the condition of timbers which are inaccessible. The survey report is confidential and provided for the sole use of our client. No responsibility will be accepted in relations to third parties, howsoever involved. A person who is not party to this agreement shall not have any rights under or in conjunction with it by virtue of the contracts (rights of third parties} Act 1999.

• Property Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Clients Instruction

• What type of survey has the client requested

  Full Damp Survey

  Specific Damp Survey

• Please give a description of the damp issues at the property being experienced by the client

Conditions

• Weather Conditions:

  Dry

  Wet

  Ice

  Snow

• Temperature

• Orientation

  Select N NE E SE S SW W NW

  • N
  • NE
  • E
  • SE
  • S
  • SW
  • W
  • NW

Property Description

• Property Type

  Select Detached House Semi Detached House End Terrace House Mid Terrace House Detached Bungalow Semi Detached Bungalow End Terraced Bungalow Mid Terrace Bungalow Flat Maisonette

  • Detached House
  • Semi Detached House
  • End Terrace House
  • Mid Terrace House
  • Detached Bungalow
  • Semi Detached Bungalow
  • End Terraced Bungalow
  • Mid Terrace Bungalow
  • Flat
  • Maisonette

• Property Build

  Solid Wall

  Cavity Wall

  Timber Frame

  System Build

  N/A

• Property Age

• Amount of Extensions Added

  1

  2

  3

  4

  N/A

• Extension 1 Build

  Solid Wall

  Cavity Wall

  Timber Frame

  System Build

  N/A

• Extension 2 Build

  Solid Wall

  Cavity Wall

  Timber Frame

  System Build

  N/A

• Extension 3 Build

  Solid Wall

  Cavity Wall

  Timber Frame

  System Build

  N/A

• Extension 4 Build

  Solid Wall

  Cavity Wall

  Timber Frame

  System Build

  N/A

• Are the property walls insulated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes what insulation is installed

  Cavity Wall Insulation

  Solid Wall Insulation

• Does the property have sufficient loft insulation installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If no please explain

Lifestyle

• How many adults live at the property

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6+ Property is not being lived in N/A

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6+
  • Property is not being lived in
  • N/A

• How many children live at the property

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6+ Property is not being lived in N/A

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6+
  • Property is not being lived in
  • N/A

• How many large dogs live at the property

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6+ Property is not being lived in N/A

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6+
  • Property is not being lived in
  • N/A

• Does the proprty have a fully functioning A rated central heating system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If No Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Does the property have fully functioning radiators with TRV's

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If No Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Is a tumble dryer used at the property

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes how many times per week

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6+ Property is not being lived in N/A

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6+
  • Property is not being lived in
  • N/A

• Does the tumble dryer extract to the outside

  Yes

  No

  Don't Know

  N/A

• Are items only dried outside or at another location

  Yes

  No

  Don't Know

  N/A

• Does the toilet area have a functional extractor fan

  Yes

  No

  Don't Know

  N/A

• Does the bathroom have a functioning extractor fan

  Yes

  No

  Don't Know

  N/A

• Does the kitchen have a functioning extractor fan

  Yes

  No

  Don't Know

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation at the property

  Yes

  No

  Don't Know

  N/A

• If no please explain

External Inspection

• External Wall Condition

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• If Poor Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• What DPC is Present

• Is The DPC in Good working Condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the DPC is not in Good Working Order Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Is there any Existing External Cracking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes What is the Possible Cause? Please Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are there any Signs of a Leaking roof slates/tiles or defective flashing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are There Any Gutters / Down-Pipes – Blocked/Missing/Leaking or displaced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are There Signs of Any Blocked drains?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are there Signs of any Leaking Overflows?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are There Signs of Defective pointing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are There Signs of Perished/Spalled Masonry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are There Signs of Cracked/Hollow or Defective External Render?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are There Signs of The External render bridging The DPC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are There Signs of Defective Coating or External Insulation Boards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are There Signs Tyrolean/Paint?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• What form of glazing does the property have

  Select Single Double Triple Single and Double Other N/A

  • Single
  • Double
  • Triple
  • Single and Double
  • Other
  • N/A

• If other please explain and provide photographic evidence

  Select Single Double Triple Single and Double Other N/A

  • Single
  • Double
  • Triple
  • Single and Double
  • Other
  • N/A

• Are there Signs of Defective or Missing seals around doors/windows?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Is there any form of ventilation present

  Select Trickle Vent Extraction Fan Air Bricks Mechanical Ventilation Other N/A

  • Trickle Vent
  • Extraction Fan
  • Air Bricks
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Other
  • N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are there any defective or inadequate drip grooves to window cills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are There any abutting structure/walls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are there any high external ground levels/paths/soil/pavements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Is the sub floor ventilation adequate or is extra needed?

  Adequate

  Not Enough

  N/A

• If extra sub floor ventilation is needed please explain

• Is there vegetation causing problems visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are the chimney stacks/flashing's in good state of repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If no please take photographic evidence and explain

Additional Information

• Please provide any additional information

Internal Inspection

• Are there any restrictions on the conducting the survey ie dry lining, panelling, tiles, baths, units, insulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please Explain if Yes

• Are there any signs of penetrating damp from external defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are there any signs of penetrating damp from varying internal floor levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are there any signs of penetrating damp from chimney stacks/flues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are there any signs of condensation/mould

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Is the Internal wall plaster bridging the skirting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are there signs or evidence of rising dampness

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Is there existing plaster on the old chimney breast

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are there any non permeable wall coatings (Artex)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are there solid floors membranes evident

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• What are the condition of the wall/floor joints

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• If poor please explain and provide photographic evidence

• Is there evidence of decayed skirting door casing items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are there suspended timber floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, what is the condition of the joist ends?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• If poor please explain and provide photographic eveidence

• Are there signs of Dry Rot

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are there signs of Wet Rot?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Are there signs of insect infestation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

• Is the loft space accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If no please provide photographic evidence

  Media

• Are there any signs of condensation/damp in the loft space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes please explain

• Is the loft space roof in good condition

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• If the loft space roof is in poor condition please explain and provide photographic evidence

• Is there sufficient ventilation in the loft space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If no please explain

• Are the roof and ceiling joists in good condition

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• If poor please explain and provide photographic evidence

• Is there evidence of protected species or rodents in the loft

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes please explain

• Does the loft space have boarding or partial boarding laid down

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes please explain

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Surveying Tools

• Has a hygrometer and infra red thermometer been used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes what were your findings

• Has a dampometer been used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes what were your findings

• Has thermal imaging been used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes what was your findings

Additional Information

• Please provide any additional information

Findings & Recommendations

• Please explain your findings & Recommendations of the damp survey

Intrusive External Wall Survey

• What is the purpose of the intrusive external wall survey

• Wall Construction

  Solid Wall

  Cavity Wall

  Timber Frame

  System Build

  N/A

• Borescope Photos of intrusive survey front elevation

  Media

• Borescope Photos of intrusive survey rear elevation

  Media

• Borescope Photos of intrusive survey right elevation

  Media

• Borescope Photos of intrusive survey left elevation

  Media

• Borescope Photos of intrusive survey extension 1

  Media

• Borescope Photos of intrusive survey extension 2

  Media

• Borescope Photos of intrusive survey extension 3

  Media

• What are your findings and recommendations